• Application Deadline: Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Accounts - Health Focus



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 - 10 years



• Location Enugu




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Purpose of the Role

• The Head of Accounts will provide end-to-end operational leadership across Health Focus and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient financial operations.


• Act as the direct operational lead for the finance teams of Health Focus while aligning strategies with the CFO & MD.


• The role focuses on overseeing financial activities, preparing reports, managing budgets, and ensuring the company’s financial health.


• The ideal candidate will have experience in ensuring robust financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury management, and support for business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for Health Focus


• Supervise finance officers and accountants across Health Focus


• Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and regulatory filings


• Oversees reconciled bank statements and ensures timely resolution of discrepancies.


• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts


• Monitor actual performance against budgets and analyse variances


• Maintain accurate general ledger integrity for Health Focus and other related entities


• Monitor Expenditures and perform variance analysis to provide actionable insights.


• Oversee receivables, payables, inventory financing, and credit control.


• Ensure timely filing of all tax obligations (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc.).


• Updating and maintaining the Fixed Assets register and posting depreciation/Amortisation.


• Develop rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and long-range financial models

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CPA) is required. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria


• Minimum of 7–10 years relevant experience, preferably in medical consumables, healthcare, or distribution industries. Proven leadership and cross-functional communication abilities


• Proximity to Enugu State will be an advantage.

Skills, ability & knowledge:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.


• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, treasury management, and ERP systems


• Exceptional knowledge of analysing risks, preparing forecasts, cost accounting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Excellent written communication skills.


• Accurate and precise attention to detail.


• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to manage competing priorities across two entities


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.


• Proactive and result-oriented approach.